Recommended by Debra A. Cole

  • Debra A. Cole: LAW OF AVERAGES — A ONE-MINUTE PLAY by Adam Richter
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    Yes. Word play and numbers. Bravo, Adam Richter.

    Yes. Word play and numbers. Bravo, Adam Richter.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Vengeful Streak by Christopher Soucy
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    Brilliant! Vengeance can be desired for many terrible transgressions, and most of them Phil has dipped his toes into. Audiences will pull their stitches from laughter while experiencing this hilariously dark comedy by Christopher Soucy. Perfection.

    Brilliant! Vengeance can be desired for many terrible transgressions, and most of them Phil has dipped his toes into. Audiences will pull their stitches from laughter while experiencing this hilariously dark comedy by Christopher Soucy. Perfection.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Tastes Like Chicken by Marilyn Ollett
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    The build up on the playful, short piece by Marilyn Ollett is perfect. What is for dinner? Who is for dinner? The back and forth between characters is wonderfully natural and leads to many questions audiences will want answers for.

    The build up on the playful, short piece by Marilyn Ollett is perfect. What is for dinner? Who is for dinner? The back and forth between characters is wonderfully natural and leads to many questions audiences will want answers for.

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  • Debra A. Cole: I got your Number by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    Absolutely beautiful. What a lovely reminder of sacrifice and duty. Dare I say, “#couplegoals” with Rachel’s new dystopians short play? Audiences of all ages will connect with the fun piece.

    Absolutely beautiful. What a lovely reminder of sacrifice and duty. Dare I say, “#couplegoals” with Rachel’s new dystopians short play? Audiences of all ages will connect with the fun piece.

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  • Debra A. Cole: That Last Summer by Christopher Soucy
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    What a beautiful and tender short play about longing and words unsaid. The structure is pure magic with an omniscient narrator to guide our clumsy characters to universal truths. Just beautiful... and very human.

    What a beautiful and tender short play about longing and words unsaid. The structure is pure magic with an omniscient narrator to guide our clumsy characters to universal truths. Just beautiful... and very human.

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  • Debra A. Cole: All My Love, T.L.C by Rachel Feeny-Williams
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    WOW! It is amazing what a simple 28 Plays Later prompt like "TLC" will inspire in the twisted and brilliant mind of playwright Rachel Feeny-Williams. High school was a time of exploration and growth for some and harassment and trauma for others. A mysterious letter signed TLC sends one former jock down a path of memories both good and bad. Rachel's delightful use of clever banter will immediately draw an audience into the moments on stage. The slow and steady build will yield satisfying results to all who experience this fabulous short play.

    WOW! It is amazing what a simple 28 Plays Later prompt like "TLC" will inspire in the twisted and brilliant mind of playwright Rachel Feeny-Williams. High school was a time of exploration and growth for some and harassment and trauma for others. A mysterious letter signed TLC sends one former jock down a path of memories both good and bad. Rachel's delightful use of clever banter will immediately draw an audience into the moments on stage. The slow and steady build will yield satisfying results to all who experience this fabulous short play.

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  • Debra A. Cole: DOUBLE TROUBLE, a 5-minute comedy by Arianna Rose
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    Sweet. Innocent. Painful.

    When and old soul meets a first timer, life is going to be interesting. What a lovely piece for a short play festival.

    Sweet. Innocent. Painful.

    When and old soul meets a first timer, life is going to be interesting. What a lovely piece for a short play festival.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Leave It by William J. Goodwin
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    It's one thing to have a play about the complicated and divisive times of the Vietnam War...It's another to take the Cleaver family directly into the heart of the conflict. What a pleasure it was to see this short play by WILLIAM J. GOODWIN at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. GOODWIN weaves a tender and powerful story of the later years of Wally, Mr. Cleaver, Mrs. Cleaver, Clarence, and Beaver himself. Questions without answers... Traumas without glory... GOODWIN show us the real meaning of family.

    It's one thing to have a play about the complicated and divisive times of the Vietnam War...It's another to take the Cleaver family directly into the heart of the conflict. What a pleasure it was to see this short play by WILLIAM J. GOODWIN at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. GOODWIN weaves a tender and powerful story of the later years of Wally, Mr. Cleaver, Mrs. Cleaver, Clarence, and Beaver himself. Questions without answers... Traumas without glory... GOODWIN show us the real meaning of family.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Not Like Us (a ten minute play) by Mark Harvey Levine
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    Disturbing but delightful...

    What a treasure it was to see this short play by MARK HARVEY LEVINE at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. This original short play had me laughing one minute and terribly uncomfortable the next... exactly what LEVINE wanted and designed.

    "They" "Them" "These" - It is a short leap form concern and humanity to superiority and dominance.

    Disturbing but delightful...

    What a treasure it was to see this short play by MARK HARVEY LEVINE at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. This original short play had me laughing one minute and terribly uncomfortable the next... exactly what LEVINE wanted and designed.

    "They" "Them" "These" - It is a short leap form concern and humanity to superiority and dominance.

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  • Debra A. Cole: Take the K Train by William Triplett
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    TRULY MASTERFUL!

    I was lucky to see this short play by WILLIAM TRIPLETT at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. Familiar with Franz Kafka or not, audiences will immediately be drawn into this brilliant psychological adventure that will have them wondering what is reality and what is fantasy. Strangers, newspapers, crossword puzzles, and an escalating train will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. BRAVO!

    TRULY MASTERFUL!

    I was lucky to see this short play by WILLIAM TRIPLETT at the 2023 Midwest Dramatists Conference. Familiar with Franz Kafka or not, audiences will immediately be drawn into this brilliant psychological adventure that will have them wondering what is reality and what is fantasy. Strangers, newspapers, crossword puzzles, and an escalating train will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. BRAVO!

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